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Starrett Sold to a Private Equity Company

Mar 13, 2024 Stuart 47 Comments

Starrett is being acquired by a private equity firm.

Starrett and Porche Motorsports North America Partnership

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“Big Starrett Savings” at Amazon

Nov 21, 2016 Stuart 5 Comments

It seems that there’s a small Starrett tools sale going on right now.

Knives

Starrett Hidden Edge Utility Knife

Jan 13, 2015 Benjamen 13 Comments

Starrett’s Hidden Edge utility knife is a safety knife with a unique and convenient design.

Starrett Metalworking Marking Gauge

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Starrett Metalworking Marking Gauge

Jul 30, 2014 Stuart 9 Comments

The Starrett 29B marking gauge makes it quick and easy to make parallel scribes in metal.

Starrett Tap Wrench 91B

Editorial

New Starrett Tools of Questionable Quality (Tap Wrenches)

Jul 3, 2013 Stuart 25 Comments

I just received my order for Starrett tap wrenches, and am quite disappointed with their quality.

Starrett Pocket Level

Hand Tools

Is That a Starrett Level, in Your Pocket?

Mar 18, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Looking for a precise pocket-friendly bubble level for machine shop and on-the-go use? These Starrett pocket levels are up to the job!

Starrett 795 and 796 Series Electronic Micrometers

Hand Tools

Starrett Electronic Micrometers Drop in Price & New Offerings

Feb 9, 2011 Stuart Discuss

Starrett dropped the price of their new 795 and 796 series micrometers and added new tools to the lineup. Small news but worth mentioning.

Starrett S898 Automotive Inspection Kits

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Starrett Automotive Inspection Sets

Sep 27, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Starrett is introducing two new inspection sets for automotive use. The new sets are ideal for measuring movement and play between parts, as well as component wear (such as ball joints). The sets offer several options for securing the measuring fixtures to nearby surfaces. Mechanics and techs can use either the included locking pliers or […]

Starrett 795 and 796 Series Electronic Micrometers

Hand Tools

Starrett Unveils New Electronic Micrometers

Sep 14, 2010 Stuart Discuss

Over at IMTS 2010, Starrett is unveiling new 795 and 796 series electronic micrometers. These micrometers now offer measuring capabilities from 0-4 inches (0-125mm) and feature IP67 protection against coolant, water, dirt, dust and other contaminants.

Starrett Electronic Catalog 32

Hand Tools

Starrett’s New Full Line Catalog

Aug 26, 2010 Stuart 3 Comments

Starrett sent us a heads-up a little while back introducing their new full line catalog (#32). The new 550+ page catalog features more than 5,000 Starrett products including precision measuring tools, metrology equipment, saw blades, granite surface plates and tools.

Starrett 505P-7 Miter Saw Angle Finder Protractor Tool

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Starrett’s New Plastic Miter Saw Protractor

May 5, 2010 Stuart Discuss

It looks like Starrett recently released a new ProSite miter saw protractor, the 505P-7. The new 7″ protractor is made from plastic and includes the same angle-finding features and laser-engraved scales as the aluminum versions. Because it’s made from plastic, the 505P-7 is about half the price of Starrett’s aluminum miter saw protractors, at about […]

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